He who fears not, is to be feared.

Thoughts come maimed and plucked of plumage from the lips, which, from the pea, in the silence of your own leisure and study, would be born with far more beauty.

People are always willing to follow advice when it accords with their own wishes.

Love and enthusiasm are always ridiculous, when not reciprocated by their objects.

Superstition is but the fear of belief.

Mediocrity is beneath a brave soul.

Happiness consists not in having much, but in being content with little.